Geriatric Nursing Master’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Geriatric Nursing.
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Education Levels of Geriatric Nursing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 641 students earned theirGeriatric Nursing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geriatric Nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 601 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 40 |
Earnings of Geriatric Nursing Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Geriatric Nursing of $80,149 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,453 |
| 4 years | $80,149 |
| 5 years | $90,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geriatric Nursing students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Geriatric Nursing Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 68 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Geriatric Nursing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geriatric Nursing students seeking a master's degree is CUNY Hunter College. This school awarded 87 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 58 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Walden University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maryville University of Saint Louis is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. This school awarded 33 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spring Arbor University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 32 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Herzing University-Madison is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Graceland University-Lamoni is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Coast University-Orange County comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Husson University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oakland University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Indiana is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seton Hall University is a popular choice for Geriatric Nursing majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geriatric Nursing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geriatric Nursing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geriatric Nursing that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 256,965 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14,847 |
| Nursing Practice | 9,206 |
| Nursing Administration | 7,911 |
| Nursing Science | 4,245 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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